Free Web NovelChapter 2565: Chapter 2565: The Calm Before the Storm
The first ray of morning sunlight was not bright at all, but rather piercing.
The Blood Soul Emperor didn’t like the light, yet sometimes he had to face it.
From the moment he chose darkness, he was destined to be someone who disliked the light.
Yet, it was a pity that good and evil cannot coexist.
He had to make a choice.
Back when he was cultivating that secret technique, he was unaware of its contents.
But indeed, just as that book stated.
To become strong, one must sacrifice some things.
Humans do not possess pure goodness, but there is pure evil.
The Blood Soul Emperor abandoned everything, leaving only half of his blood to bear all the evil deep within his heart.
But he was still him.
Only, his original body had become the so-called River Azure.
River Azure originates from the Blood Soul Emperor, yet is different and not the Blood Soul Emperor.
That was an independent personality.
This fact made the Blood Soul Emperor very angry.
He tried countless times to annihilate his own body, but failed time and again.
The struggle between good and evil was too difficult.
However, he was somewhat grateful.
At least he survived the catastrophe.
While River Azure, along with the body, disappeared in the swift passage of time.
"Indeed, becoming strong comes with a price," the Blood Soul Emperor said as he transformed into human form, standing beneath the Drunken Man Pavilion.
He was waiting for Silvio Reed to open the Nine Provinces Tomb.
"You know, I once met a young man in this world," the Blood Soul Emperor said leisurely in the pavilion, "In him, I saw a glimpse of my past self...a semblance of my aura."
"Your past aura?" Silvio Reed stood beside him, chuckling, "You are an emperor! In the post-martial arts era, is there still someone who can catch your eye?"
Silvio Reed knew quite a bit about that era.
But not completely.
He once captured the Venerable of Five Elements using the Bind Immortal Lock, obtaining some information from that guy’s mouth.
But ultimately, it was just one side of the story.
Moreover, the Venerable of Five Elements was stubborn and unwilling to speak about many things.
Silvio Reed had a pile of ancient tomes left by the Blood Soul Emperor from that era.
Through these, he gained some understanding of the high achievers of that time.
Silvio Reed revered no one but himself!
Including River Azure Emperor and the Blood Soul Emperor!
And that so-called King of Nine Provinces!
In his eyes, there was only him!
Silvio Reed’s life adhered only to four words.
Man will conquer heaven!
No one is unbeatable, no one is unkillable!
The Blood Soul Emperor, River Azure Emperor!
Aren’t they both extinguished in the endless years?
All are mortal, what’s there to revere?
Emperor, my ass.
As long as I don’t die, I’ll become an emperor all the same!
By then, everyone will forget the so-called River Azure, the so-called Blood Soul.
Even now, hardly anyone knows.
Silvio Reed will make this world remember his name for ten thousand years!
Seemingly sensing Silvio Reed’s ambition, the Blood Soul Emperor chuckled softly, gazing at the bamboo grove outside the Drunken Man Pavilion.
"That guy was the young man you wanted me to help kill. He was formidable, carrying the vigor and obsession I once had."
"But alas, it’s all in the past."
"The current me has long ceased to be that person."
After speaking, he glanced at the sun, impatiently, "How much longer?"
Feeling his own blood, the Blood Soul Emperor couldn’t wait a moment longer.
Anxiety and unease lingered with him always.
"No rush, about ten more minutes until the sunlight reaches here at a forty-five-degree angle, then the gate of the Nine Provinces Tomb will open."
Silvio Reed spread his hands helplessly, "This can’t be helped, we can only wait."
"Speaking of which, I’m still very curious, why do you rate that young man so highly?" He was eager to know how the Blood Soul Emperor viewed Julius Reed.
"The aura around that young man resembles a part of my past self. But I’ve become the person I once despised. When I reclaim my body, the first thing I’ll do is eliminate him."
The Blood Soul Emperor sneered, "He has the potential of an emperor, and I can’t allow a threat to my existence to remain."
After speaking, he turned to look at Julius Reed, "It seems you have a particular interest in him?"
"Of course, he’s my excellent disciple," Silvio Reed chuckled, not hiding the fact.
The Blood Soul Emperor would find out anyway.
There’s no point in hiding.
"Bluer than blue," the Blood Soul Emperor stated meaningfully, "He’s stronger than you. If you two meet, you’ll die, without a doubt."
He spoke bluntly, giving Silvio Reed no face at all.
Silvio Reed’s mouth twitched, but he refrained from retorting.
What he hated most was being belittled by others.
When Marcellus Lopez once said he lacked the courage to become a leader.
He killed Marcellus Lopez, then assumed command of the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance!
When Mr. Springs advised him, a king must have the capacity to embrace others.
He took the chance to kill Mr. Springs’ daughter.
The Long family claimed he lacked ferocity, so he nearly destroyed the Long family with clever tactics.
Silvio Reed hated others!
He didn’t want people looking down on him.
His background, no one knew.
Because those who knew, were all dead!
Silvio Reed’s ancestors were slaves of the Blood Soul Emperor’s era!
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He wanted to stand at the top to prove his worth!
No one can stop his march forward!
Whoever dares, dies!
Friends can die, brothers can die!
Disciples, women, subordinates!
No one is indispensable!
Except for himself, except for Silvio Reed!
"Alright, it’s about time," the Blood Soul Emperor urged eagerly.
"Alright, please!"
Silvio Reed walked to the Nine Provinces Tomb.
It was a stele!
A stone stele!
When sunlight shone directly at a forty-five-degree angle upon this stone stele, Silvio Reed reached out and pressed his hand upon it!
Rumble!
A dull sound echoed!
The world turned upside down!
A door suddenly appeared in the Drunken Man Pavilion!
"Please!"
After Silvio Reed spoke, he strode inside.
The Blood Soul Emperor did not hesitate, following closely behind.
As soon as the two entered, a group of soldiers clad in black armor quickly appeared outside.
These people were Silvio Reed’s imperial guards.
Mobilized to this place.
To guard the Nine Provinces Tomb.
Because what was about to happen was Silvio Reed’s utmost priority!
He aimed to kill the Blood Soul Emperor and seize everything from him!
In the narrow passage, there was only the Blood Soul Emperor and Silvio Reed.
Eternal lamps remained lit all around.
"What is this place? It looks like a tomb." The Blood Soul Emperor asked as they walked.
It was far too luxurious.
Even compared to their era, it was magnificent!
"My own tomb," Silvio Reed walked ahead, answering with a smile.
"Oh? You’re still in good shape, isn’t it a bit early? Besides, what if you achieve immortality?" The Blood Soul Emperor was quite surprised.
For the strong, the greatest taboo was death.
They hardly ever perish.
Building a tomb?
What was this person thinking?
